Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at Atkins

Réalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. Atkins

Réalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team.

There has never been a better time to be a part of Atkins

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We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Augusta, ME and Rochester, NY to lead and work on various Power Grid Utility UG & OH and Substation Engineering projects. The Lead Transmission Lines Engineer is responsible for preparing or review/approve conceptual design and detailed engineering packages for HV & MV poles and foundations. As well as preparing project scope of works, design specifications, specifications for construction procedures and methods, and bill of material.

About Us

Atkins

Réalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins

Réalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins

Réalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

* Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.

* As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the SNC-Lavalin US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).

* Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.

* Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.

* Conduct feasibility and planning studies.

* Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.

* Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.

* Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.

* Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.

* Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.

* Perform field reviews of work during construction.

* Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

What will you contribute?

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

* P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.

* Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience.

* Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.

* Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.

* Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.

* Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.

* Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.

* Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.

* Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.

* Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.

* Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

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